Libraries in the U.S.: A Snapshot of Priorities & Perspectives

These reports detail findings from a study OCLC conducted with libraries in mid-2011 to learn about their priorities, initiatives, thoughts on the future of their service points and the sources they use to keep up with developments in the library field.

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Select Key Findings for Academic Libraries

Most academic library staff:

Consider licensed e-collections to be a top priority

Are focusing on e-books, other e-resources and discovery tools as top current initiatives

Believe their current library location structure will be the same in five years

Rely mostly on listservs and email to stay current—a few use social media